Least Philippine Apomys vs Merida Treefrog

Apomys musculus compared with Dendropsophus meridensis

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Merida Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Merida Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Hylidae
Genus	Apomys	Dendropsophus
Species	Apomys musculus	Dendropsophus meridensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Merida Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Merida Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Merida Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merida Treefrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.